Reflections on a First Year: The Questions That Stay With Me
One year ago I stepped into the role of Executive Director of Cornell University Cooperative Extension – New York City. It has been a year of deep learning. And humbling in the best way. Two questions have stayed with me throughout. The first: what does it mean...
A Nutrition and Health Workshop, Reimagined
One workshop. Two community nutrition educators. Three languages. A recipe for a meaningful learning experience. Community Nutrition Educators, Nidia Vasquez and Takrima Afrin Mumu, recently co-led a multilingual nutrition workshop in English, Spanish, and Bangla at...
The Meaning of Extension in New York City
From Cornell University – College of Human Ecology or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to programs such as 4-H, nutrition and health, parenting education, or horticulture, there are varied ways we talk about the Cornell Cooperative Extension system....
Cornell University Cooperative Extension – NYC Hosts First Showcase
Cornell University Cooperative Extension – NYC closed 2025 with “Extension in NYC: Education for Thriving Communities”— a showcase event that asked us to reflect on what extension truly means. Extension, at its core, is about bridging knowledge and community—meeting...
Jenny Weil Malatras ’02 returns to Cornell to lead NYC extension efforts
Jenny Weil Malatras ’02 fondly remembers a pivotal moment during her time as a Cornell student. She was studying in the Botanic Gardens with a friend when the conversation shifted to their future. “Working for Cornell wasn’t part of those conversations then,” said...
CUCE-NYC 4-H Teen Leader Named the 2025 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest High School Student 1st Place Winner in the U.S.
Cornell University Cooperative Extension in New York City (CUCE–NYC)’s 4-H program, led by Lucinda Randolph-Benjamin, prepares youth to become student leaders, exposing them to an array of professional development, educational, and technical opportunities. This...
Tree of Life Community Garden underscores the power of partnership in Jamaica, Queens
Earth Day this year spotlighted the efforts of Harvest New York, Cornell University Cooperative Extension – New York City (CUCE-NYC), and the Tree of Life Center Partnership (TOLCP) with the celebratory opening of the Tree of Life Community Garden in Jamaica, Queens....
Cornell University Cooperative Extension-NYC Celebrates Jackie Davis-Manigaulte ’72
Jacqueline (“Jackie”) Davis-Manigaulte, senior extension associate, director of community relations, and the Family and Youth Development Program Leader for Cornell University Cooperative Extension (CUCE) in New York City has had a most distinguished career spanning...
4-H CYFAR LEGACY team at the New York Youth Ag Leadership Conference
4-H Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk (CYFAR) LEt’s Grow Urban Agriculture through Community and Youth (LEGACY) teen leaders were featured at New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s convening of the New York Youth Agriculture Leadership Conference in Albany, NY,...
NYC HEALTH: Get Your Updated Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Here!
NYC Health Vaccine Kickoff 2024! Thursday, October 17, 2024, through Wednesday, October 30, 2024 The flu and COVID-19 vaccines have been updated for 2024-2025. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is providing the vaccines...